Swollen around the ear!

I noticed on my silkie, around his one ear, its raised. The tiny feather, that usually covers his ear hole is just a stub and it looks like, inside his ear is either blocked or just that swollen. It also appears to be harder around that ear, then around the other one. He wouldn't really let me check it too well, though. Does anybody know what this could be and what I can do?? If needed, I suppose I can try and get a picture of it.

It shouldn't hurt them no but I would separate your little one if planning to treat with antibiotics as they can quickly build up an immunity to the use of antibiotics and they may not be as affective if/when you really need them. There have also been rare cases of chickens having reactions to the treatment.

I recall something similar with my little silkie cockerel, that turned out not to be an infection but a tic like bug that had burrowed in there causing inflamation. Within a few days of removing it and making sure there wasn't a bug infestation anywhere all was back to normal.

I haven't seen any improvement with my poor little guy. He's acting normal, otherwise. I had purchased Duramycin-10 from the tractor supply place. They recommended I give it a try, but I have been unsure if I should, after reading a few of the other posts on here, about sick birds. So, I have included some pictures. Hopefully, someone has had a similar problem and can tell me what this could be and how to treat it. Thanks!